Across
- 3. – The object that divides the two sides of the court and over which the ball must pass.
- 4. – The player responsible for setting up their teammates for an attack.
- 5. – A defensive move where a player uses their forearms to keep the ball from hitting the ground after an attack.
- 6. – A powerful hit designed to send the ball forcefully over the net into the opponent’s court.
- 7. – The act of controlling the ball and directing it to a teammate.
- 9. – Hitting the ball in the air without letting it touch the ground.
- 11. – A defensive move used at the net to stop an opponent’s attack.
- 13. – The playing area where the game takes place.
- 15. – A sequence of play where the ball is hit back and forth between teams before a point is scored.
- 16. – When the ball lands outside the boundary lines of the court.
- 17. Hit – A violation where a player contacts the ball twice in succession.
- 19. – The action of putting the ball into play by hitting it over the net.
Down
- 1. – A player who spikes the ball over the net.
- 2. – The clockwise movement of players on the court after a team wins the serve back.
- 4. – When the receiving team wins the rally and gains the right to serve.
- 8. – A serve that lands in the opponent’s court without being touched.
- 10. – A defensive specialist who wears a different jersey and focuses on passing and defense.
- 12. Serve – A serve performed with an overhead striking motion for more power.
- 14. Pass – A pass using the forearms to direct the ball to a teammate, also known as a bump.
- 18. – An overhead pass using the fingertips to position the ball for a teammate to spike.